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The First Part of King Henry IV (The New Cambridge Shakespeare),Used
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The New Cambridge Shakespeare appeals to students worldwide for its uptodate scholarship and emphasis on performance. The series features linebyline commentaries and textual notes on the plays and poems. Introductions are regularly refreshed with accounts of new critical, stage and screen interpretations. This second edition of The First Part of King Henry IV offers a theatrical perspective on the origins of Shakespeare's play and the history of its interpretation. In their introduction the editors, Herbert and Judith Weil, clarify the play's decentred dramatic structure and call attention to the effects of civil war on a broad range of relationships. Falstaff's unpredictable vitality is also explored, together with such important contemporaneous values as honour, friendship, festivity and reformation. Lexical glosses make the rich wordplay accessible, while the notes provide a thorough commentary on Shakespeare's transformation of his sources. A supplementary section by Katharine Craik focuses on important modern interpretations.
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- Q: What is the main focus of The New Cambridge Shakespeare series? A: The New Cambridge Shakespeare series emphasizes up-to-date scholarship and performance, providing line-by-line commentaries and textual notes on Shakespeare's plays and poems.
- Q: Who are the editors of this edition of The First Part of King Henry IV? A: This edition is edited by Herbert and Judith Weil.
- Q: What unique perspective does this edition offer on Shakespeare's play? A: This edition offers a theatrical perspective on the origins of the play and the history of its interpretation, clarifying its de-centred dramatic structure.
- Q: How does this book address the themes of civil war and relationships? A: The editors highlight the effects of civil war on various relationships within the play, providing insights into the characters' dynamics.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of commentary and glosses? A: Readers can expect lexical glosses that make the rich wordplay accessible, along with thorough commentary on Shakespeare's transformation of his sources.
- Q: What additional content is included in this edition? A: A supplementary section by Katharine Craik focuses on important modern interpretations of the play.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the format and binding of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: When was this edition of The First Part of King Henry IV published? A: This edition was published on November 26, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does The First Part of King Henry IV have? A: The book contains 251 pages.